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NDIA vs VGE vs EMKT vs AVTE

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 4 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing NDIA, VGE, EMKT, and AVTE. AVTE has the lowest management fee at 0.45% a year, EMKT has the highest 5 years return at 15.5% a year, and EMKT offers the highest at 13.49%.
Lowest fee
AVTE 0.45% p.a.
Highest 5 years return
EMKT 15.5% p.a.
Highest yield
EMKT 13.49%
Highest risk-adjusted
EMKT Sharpe 0.82 (5y)
Lowest volatility
VGE 10.5% (5y)
Largest fund
VGE $2bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric NDIA
Global X India Nifty 50 ETF
VGE
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF
EMKT
VanEck MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets Equity ETF
AVTE
Avantis Emerging Markets Equity Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider
Global X
Vanguard
VanEck
Avantis
Tracks index
Nifty 50 Index
FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index
MSCI Emerging Markets Diversified Multiple-Factor Index
MSCI Emerging Markets Index
Categories
EM, Asia, Large-Cap
EM, Market-Cap
EM, Factor
EM, Factor
Listed since
2020 (6 yrs)
2013 (13 yrs)
2018 (8 yrs)
2024 (2 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$179m
$2bn
$731m
$25m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.69%
0.48%
0.69%
0.45%
Dividend yield
2.09%
1.77%
13.49%
Franking
0%
0%
0%
0%
Turnover
5%
10%
30%
25%
Tax drag 0.79% 0.81% 5.04% 0.6%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
-16.3%
net
10%
net
35.6%
net
3-year return
0%
net
11.8%
net
24.3%
net
5-year return
3.9%
net
6.1%
net
15.5%
net
10-year return
7.7%
net
Risk
Volatility (3y)
13%
8.4%
16.8%
Volatility (5y)
13.3%
10.5%
15.2%
Volatility (10y)
10.3%
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.88
1.15
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.11
0.32
0.82
Sharpe ratio (10y)
0.56
Bid/ask spread

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

NDIA Global X India Nifty 50 ETF
  • Has lagged most peers over 3 years (222nd of 226).
VGE Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.28%.
EMKT VanEck MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets Equity ETF
  • Top-6% returns over 5 years (12th of 188 ETFs we track).
  • High 13.49% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.39%.
AVTE Avantis Emerging Markets Equity Active ETF
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.39%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between NDIA vs VGE vs EMKT vs AVTE?

NDIA, VGE, EMKT, and AVTE are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. AVTE carries the lowest management fee (0.45%). Over 5 years, EMKT has delivered the highest total return (15.5% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - NDIA vs VGE vs EMKT vs AVTE?

AVTE has the lowest management fee at 0.45% a year, versus NDIA 0.69%, VGE 0.48%, and EMKT 0.69%.

Which has performed highest - NDIA vs VGE vs EMKT vs AVTE?

Over the past 5 years, EMKT has delivered the highest total return at 15.5% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

EMKT pays the highest at 13.49%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

VGE is the largest fund by assets ($2bn). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.

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